jayonabike
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Picked it up yesterday afternoon, went out for the first time today when i finished work at 5.45 am. This is my first road bike so i took it easy at first, but before long i had gained a bit more confidence and as the roads were quiet i stepped up the pace a bit and was chipping along in no time. I loved it, this is completely different to riding my rockhopper on the road. On the flat it felt like i was gliding along the road at times with someone pushing me along, and i was flying up hills. I did about 10 miles then home to bed a happy chap.
Initial thoughts are:
1) Bloody hell
2) Its really quiet
3) Gear changes are really smooth
4) Its bloody fast
5) I love that ticking noise you get when you stop pedaling!
Its smoother on the road than i imagined it would be and i love the black and white colour scheme. I've added some Light & Motion Stella dual 300 front lights, back light, and Shimano a530 pedals. I also changed the tyres to Roubaix Armadillo elites. No computer yet, i'm thinking of getting a Garmin 705 pretty soon.
It looks like the rockhopper wont be ridden any time soon, infact it has already crossed my mind that i could sell it and put the money towards
a tricross in its place!
Jay
Initial thoughts are:
1) Bloody hell
2) Its really quiet
3) Gear changes are really smooth
4) Its bloody fast
5) I love that ticking noise you get when you stop pedaling!
Its smoother on the road than i imagined it would be and i love the black and white colour scheme. I've added some Light & Motion Stella dual 300 front lights, back light, and Shimano a530 pedals. I also changed the tyres to Roubaix Armadillo elites. No computer yet, i'm thinking of getting a Garmin 705 pretty soon.
It looks like the rockhopper wont be ridden any time soon, infact it has already crossed my mind that i could sell it and put the money towards
a tricross in its place!
Jay